In-home water conservation system

ABSTRACT

A water conservation system is provided as designed for a commode in public and domestic lavatories. The component system includes a distinctive flush mechanism of two features. One of these features entails a “treatment button” which, upon depression, will effect a fluid chemical compound into standing urinated water decolorizing and sanitizing it—in effect, bringing it back to its original, “clarified” state. The water is NOT flushed. It is “treated” and remains through subsequent “treatments” until such time when solid waste is a factor necessitating a conventional, (lever) flush. The immense savings in water volume is realized upon consideration of the number of times the “treatment button” is executed. The system is revolutionary in that it dispenses with a “necessary flush” each time the toilet is used. Moreover, this novelty system addresses the occasional local, and national, drought emergency situations.

BACKGROUND

[0001] 1. Field of Invention

[0002] The Present invention relates generally to toilets and, more specifically to a water treatment and conservation system for a domestic commode. The water conservation system introduces a truly unique and revolutionary way of solving the national dilemma of frequent water shortages. Once adopted and effectuated, it will immediately offset the drought emergency concerns, which have become problematic for many states and municipalities across the United States. The present invention will prove to be a breakthrough in the area of natural resources conservation. Though water maintains a “relative” constant volume in the hydrosphere, natural climactic phenomena havecaused and will continue to cause, smaller, or greater, fluctuations in this volume throughout the global environment. It is a safety, (precautionary) measure against such fluctuations, whcih can be severe in certain areas, that the system is directed. In addition, and more directly, this system will prove itself highly valuable for both multiple-dwelling unit owners and private homeowners when considering exorbitant water-bill expenses.

[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art

[0004] Numerous toilets have been provided in prior art that are each a disposal apparatus consisting of a porcelain bowl that is fitted with a hinged seat and a flushing device, used for liquid and solid waste. While these units may be suitable for the particular purposes for which they are designed, they would not be a suitable for the purposes addressed by the present invention. In essence, they are not designed to conserve significant volumes of potable water thus resolving both the national concern for conservation and the private, and general, economic considerations in water bill expenses.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention will assume approximately four fifths less use of potable domestic water. The component system will feature a fill-tank adapted to be mounted to the commode. The fill-tank will issue a specifically formulated fluid through a connecting pipe into a double-flush mechanism. One feature of this mechanism is a handle which would effect a conventional flush, upon depression, in the event of solid waste material. In the case of liquid waste, urine, being deposited into the commode, the other feature of this mechanism entails a “button” which, upon depression, would dispense into the standing, “urinated,” water, a measured amount of “treatment liquid.” The interaction immediately dissipates the characteristic yellowish hue of urine changing it into the colorless appearance of the pre-standing water.

[0006] The process will also include the permeation of a requisite germicide, along with chlorine. The cumulative, “treated,” clarified water remains through successive “treatments.” The water level will remain constant until solid waste is a factor. In this instance, the usual water flush, (handle depression) is effected. The significance of the amount of water conserved can be realized by way of calculating the statistical ratio of treatments to the combined number of flushings of liquid, as well as solid waste.

[0007] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a water conservation system for a commode that will overcome the shrotcomings of the prior art devices.

[0008] Another object is to provide a water conservation system for a commode that utilizes a double-featured mechanism that, in one instance, will normally flush through the commode solid waste while the other instance will allow a treatment liquid to enter the commode to neutralize the coloration factors in urine so that the commode does not have to be flushed until solid waste is deposited.

[0009] An additional object is to provide a water conservation system for a commode that will reduce the amount of water needed in operation the commode since it will require approximately four fifths less use of potable domestic water.

[0010] Another object is to provide a water conservation system for a commode that is simple and easy to use.

[0011] Still another object is to provide a water conservation system for a commode that is economical in cost to the manufacturer and for the consumer. Other objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.

[0012] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative, only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the apppended claims.

DRAWINGS

[0013]FIG. 1 Cross-Sectional View of Commode

[0014]FIG. 2 Fill Tank

[0015]FIG. 3 Treatment Tank

[0016]FIG. 4 Flush Mechanism

[0017]FIG. 5 Lateral View of Commode

REFERENCE NUMBERS IN DRAWINGS

[0018]6 Treatment Outlet Holes

[0019]7 Water Tank

[0020]8 Flush Outlet Holes

[0021]14 Valve

[0022]15 Pipe

[0023]16 Toilet Pipe

[0024]18 Chemical Treatment Substance

[0025]24 Water Tank Cover

[0026]26 Flush Lever

[0027]30 Treatment Tank Pipe

[0028]34 Chemical Treatment Button

[0029]40 Chemical Treatment Tank

[0030]80 Flush Intake

[0031]81 Water Tank Inlet

[0032]82 Treatment Intake

[0033]82 Leveling Arm Rod

[0034]84 Level Node

[0035]85 Float

[0036]86 Arm

[0037]87 Tap

[0038]88 Internal Pipe

[0039]89 Cap

[0040]91 Washer

[0041]92 Screw

[0042]93 Spring

[0043]94 Treatment Tank Button

[0044]95 Slot

[0045]97 Chain

[0046]104 Slot Hole

[0047]105 Button Hole

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Operation—Preferred Embodiment

[0048] A preferred embodiment of present invention is presented in two sections: “flushing” and “Urinated-Water Treatment.” Flushing is effected as follows:

[0049] Flushing

[0050] Water from toilet pipe 16 passes valve 14 through to pipe 15 and into the water tank 7 using water inlet 81 to internal pipe 88 and out to tap 87.

[0051] While the water continues to flow into the water tank 7 as water level rises, it contacts the float 85 which has an arm 86. As the water rises, so does the float 85 until it reaches a specified level for occlusion of the tap 87 with the help of the arm 86. This causes the water to stop flowing.

[0052] In the event of solid waste deposited into the commode, the flush lever 26 is depressed causing the level node 84 to rise opening the clog 95 with the aid of the chain 97 causing the water to rush out into the flush intake 80 and out through the flush outlet hole 8 into the commode totally flushing the solid waste matter.

[0053] Urinated-Water Treatment

[0054] The water tank cover 24 is removed then the cap 89 of the chmical treatment tank 40 is open and the chemical treatment sustance 18 pours into the treatment tank 40, FIG. 2. The fill cap 89 is then placed back onto the treatment tank 40 and the water cover 24 is also placed on top.

[0055] Upon the entry of urine in the commode, the treatment button 34 which, with the assistance of a screw, 92, washer, 91, and spring, 93 will be depressed. This action pushes the arm rod 83 which links to treament tank button 94 which has a specially-designed slot 95. From this pushing motion, the button 94 will move backward into slot hole 104 and button hole 105. These will become alligned causing the chemical treatment substance 18 to flow into the outlet 106, into the treatment tank pipe 30, then down into Commode Treatment Intake Line, 82 and out through Treatment Outlet holes 6 leading into the standing, urinated, water bringing about a disintegrating, bleaching, “decolorizing,” and disinfecting effect upon the urinated water in the commode.

DESCRIPTION—ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENT

[0056] Additional embodiments would entail application to such systems as public lavatories and multiple-unit systems as may be utilized by such as hospitals.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0057] Accordingly, the reader will see that the above-presented novel ideas for a water-conservation system is an item that is in great need. In this regard, it should be ascertained that environmental concerns for water conservation will be beneficially addressed if the present invention were to be generally put into use in the United States, as well as in other countries. Moreover, the concerns for drought emergency situations will be mitigated. All in all, the prospect of an abundant water supply can now be realized. America, and the world, would benefit immensely in regards to the implementation of the present innovation. 

What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by patent as set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A water conservation system for a commode which comprises: a means for intromission of a fluid to remove the coloring and adverse bacteriological factors in urinated wastewater in said commode so that flushing of water is not required until solid waste is deposited into said commode, thereby reducing the amount of water needed to operate said commode, a dual-mechanism featuring a handle designed for a conventional toilet flush and a button which, upon depression, would introduce said fluid to neutralize the said adverse bacteriological factors in said urinated wastewater and decolorize said urinated wastewater allowing said wastewater to remain for sebsequent use. 